Three Face Charges In Connection With Toddler’s Death On Mar. 19


Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a toddler last weekend, according to information received today (Friday) from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release to WIZS News that two men and one woman were charged Thursday, Mar. 24 in connection with the accident involving a motor vehicle, which resulted in the death of an 18-month-old child.

Deputies responded to a call at 6:04 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 19 to 1320 Railroad St.

An 18-month-old was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center by Vance County EMS, where the child died as a result of injuries received in the accident.

The child’s name has not been released.

Arrested were:

  • Santos Benito Mendez Ramirez, 32, felony child neglect, child abuse, serious bodily injury and felony conceal, failure to report death of a child; secured bond – $60,000
  • Ingrid Rosario Chavez-Ramos, 23, felony child neglect, child abuse, serious bodily injury and felony conceal, failure to report death of a child; secured bond – $60,000
  • Adan Leandro Escobar Mendez, 26, failure to report an accident; secured bond – $1,500



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